Director of Food & Beverage
Salary: $135,000 - $145,000
Other Forms of Compensation: Bonus Plan
A family of companies and experiences
As the leading foodservice and support services company, Compass Group USA is known for our great people, great service and our great results. If you’ve been hungry and away from home, chances are you’ve tasted Compass Group’s delicious food and experienced our outstanding service. We have over 284,000 US associates who work in award-winning restaurants, corporate cafes, hospitals, schools, arenas, museums, and more in all 50 states. Our reach is constantly expanding to shape the industry and create new opportunities for innovation. Join the Compass family today!
great people. great services. great results.
Each and every individual plays a key role in the growth and legacy of our company. We know the next big idea can come from anyone. We encourage developing and attracting expertise that differentiates us as a company as we continue to raise the bar.
Job Summary
The Director of Food & Beverage leads the strategy, operations, and guest experience across multiple dining concepts, including full-service restaurants, bars, cafés, and catering/event operations. This role requires a visionary hospitality leader with the ability to balance creative innovation, operational rigor, financial performance, and team development in a dynamic, multi-outlet environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee daily operations across all venues, ensuring consistent execution, exceptional hospitality, and alignment with brand standards.
- Lead, mentor, and develop a diverse team of General Managers, Chefs, and service leaders across restaurants, bars, cafés, and catering operations.
- Drive financial performance through strategic planning, labor optimization, cost controls, and revenue-building initiatives.
- Oversee catering and event execution, from intimate VIP experiences to large-scale functions, ensuring flawless coordination and elevated service.
- Partner with internal stakeholders on guest experience, service standards, menu innovation, and long-term strategic initiatives.
- Guide the development and curation of food, beverage, and bar programs, ensuring quality, creativity, and market relevance.
- Manage café and fast-casual operations, including barista programs, grab-and-go menus, and seasonal offerings.
- Promote sustainability, wellness, safety, and inclusion across all areas of food and beverage operations.
- Foster a culture of excellence, teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across front and back-of-house teams.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in hospitality management or related field preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive multi-unit leadership experience in full-service dining, bars, cafés, and/or catering environments.
- Proven success leading complex, high-volume food & beverage programs across multiple concepts.
- Strong leadership and communication skills with the ability to build trusted partnerships and lead large teams.
- Robust financial acumen with experience managing multi-million-dollar P&L statements.
- Passion for hospitality, guest experience, and operational excellence.
Apply to Compass Group today!
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Compass Group is an equal opportunity employer. At Compass, we are committed to treating all Applicants and Associates fairly based on their abilities, achievements, and experience without regard to race, national origin, sex, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other classification protected by law.
Qualified candidates must be able to perform the essential functions of this position satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation. Disclaimer: this job post is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all essential responsibilities, skills, tasks, or requirements associated with this position. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the position posted, the Company reserves the right to modify or change the essential functions of the job based on business necessity. We will consider for employment all qualified applicants, including those with a criminal history (including relevant driving history), in a manner consistent with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, including the City of Los Angeles’ Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, and the New York Fair Chance Act. We encourage applicants with a criminal history (and driving history) to apply.
Compass Corporate maintains a drug-free workplace.
Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis.
Associates at Corporate are offered many fantastic benefits.
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Life Insurance/ AD
- Disability Insurance
- Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Holiday Time Off (varies by site/state)
- Personal Leave
- Associate Shopping Program
- Health and Wellness Programs
- Discount Marketplace
- Identity Theft Protection
- Pet Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Employee Assistance Program
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Associates may also be eligible for paid and/or unpaid time off benefits in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws. For positions in Washington State, Maryland, or to be performed Remotely, click here or copy/paste the link below for paid time off benefits information.
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Req ID: 1484537
Compass Corporate
Michael Abbey
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Nearest Major Market: Los Angeles
Job Segment:
Food Service, Hospitality
